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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.52, 22,994.32 and 9,108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.52, 22,994.32 and 9,108.94 is: 12,570.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.52 : 22,994.32 = 9,108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.52/22,994.32 = 9,108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.52x = 22,994.32 × 9,108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.52x = 209,453,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,453,881.22/16,662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,570.36

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